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Bull Trout

Boise National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Lowman, ID, ID

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$75 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (104 reviews)

Season: May through October

Bull Trout Campground is located on the shores of beautiful Bull Trout Lake at an elevation of 6,900 feet. The lake offers great fishing and canoeing opportunities. Many trails for hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding are in the area.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bull-trout to be notified when sites open up.

Bull Trout Campground sits on the shores of Bull Trout Lake at 6,900 feet elevation, offering excellent fishing for brook and rainbow trout plus non-motorized boating opportunities. The area features numerous trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Great Gray Owls, American Goshawks, Mountain Goats, and Pacific Martens have been documented within 8km of the campground.

Insider tips for Bull Trout: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Bring a non-motorized boat or kayak for exclusive lake access Sites suitable for self-contained RVs but no hookups available

Skip Bull Trout if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You require camping outside May-October season. You plan to use motorized watercraft.

Best time to visit Bull Trout: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Trap Creek Campground (Stanley, ID), Cape Horn Winter Rental (CHALLIS, ID), Sheep Trail Campground (Stanley, ID), Bonneville (Lowman, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Bull Trout

Cell signal at Bull Trout (Lowman, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Lowman, ID, ID★ 4.4 (104 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Bull Trout Campground is located on the shores of beautiful Bull Trout Lake at an elevation of 6,900 feet. The lake offers great fishing and canoeing opportunities. Many trails for hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding are in the area.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV85 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    ADA sites23 sites
    ToiletsVault toilets
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesCamp Host
    Family & Pets
    Vault ToiletsFishing

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer)✕ You require camping outside May-October season✕ You plan to use motorized watercraft

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a popular federal campground with limited availability

    Bring a non-motorized boat or kayak for exclusive lake access

    Sites suitable for self-contained RVs but no hookups available

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally during these months only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Bald Eagles, Great Gray Owls, American Goshawks, Mountain Goats, and Pacific Martens have been documented within 8km of the campground.

    Location

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    208-259-3361· Boise National Forest
    Getting there →

    From Boise, Idaho, take State Street to Highway 55 north. At Banks, take Highway 17/Banks-Lowman Highway to Lowman. Take Highway 21 east to milepost 107. Turn left on Forest Road 520. Proceed on dirt road 2 miles to the campground.

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    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Boise National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Boise National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Bull Trout cost per night?+
    Bull Trout costs $20–$75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Bull Trout open?+
    Bull Trout is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Bull Trout have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Bull Trout?+
    Bull Trout can accommodate RVs up to 85 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Bull Trout?+
    Bull Trout is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Bull Trout?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Bull Trout is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Bull Trout open, and what are check-in times?+
    Bull Trout is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $20 /night★ 4.4 (104)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Trap Creek Campground

    Stanley, ID

    From $100/night

    Cape Horn Winter Rental

    CHALLIS, ID

    From $40/night

    Sheep Trail Campground

    Stanley, ID

    From $150/night

    Bonneville

    Lowman, ID

    From $20/night

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